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Dollar steady as zero hour on ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement closes in

SINGAPORE, April 2 — The dollar firmed a touch and other currencies held tight ranges today as traders anxiously awaited details of US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans later in the day that could set the tone for markets in the near term.The euro last bought US$1.0792 (RM4.80) while sterling steadied at US$1.2924, both little changed ahead of a White House Rose Garden announcement scheduled for 2000 GMT that will likely see the imposition of dramatic new duties that could upend the global trade system.Trump has for weeks trumpeted April...